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Patent GB-2428479-A (GB)
Title: Resonant structure used as a humidity sensor
Inventor: TRUTNA WILLIAM RICHARD JR
IPC: G01N27/00
Filed: 2006-07-12
Abstract: A humidity sensor 10 includes a resonant structure 12 (e.g. FBAR) and a structure 14 (e.g. water sensitive polymer) for altering a resonant frequency of the resonant structure 12 in response to a change in humidity. The structure 12 provides mass loading of the resonant structure 10, and may be formed of dimethyl siloxane, 4-vinyl phenol, N-vinyl pyrrolidone, ethylene oxide or caprolactane. The sensor may be compensated against temperature by determining the difference between the resonant frequency of the resonant structure 10 and a second resonant structure 60 which is not sensitive to changes in humidity. An antenna may be provided to allow for remote sensing of humidity.
Patent GB-2435622-A (GB)
Title: Reciprocating member of a toy gun
Inventor: LIAO YIN-HSI
IPC: F41B11/64
Filed: 2006-07-20
Abstract: A toy gun comprises a gas operated firing mechanism G1 including a primary piston G2, a gear box for a loading mechanism E and a reciprocating action member F located above the barrel D of the gun. The action member F reciprocates upon the firing of the gun to emulate a reciprocating action of a real gun. The reciprocating action member F is forced to slide in the direction of the rear of the gun by a secondary piston H3 which receives air/gas from the primary piston G2 upon firing of the gun. The reciprocating action member F is returned to its normal position by the spring H1.
Patent GB-2440955-A (GB)
Title: Wind turbine blade monitoring
Inventor: VOLANTHEN MARK
IPC: G01L1/24
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A wind turbine blade 1 incorporating an optical fibre 4 configured for structural monitoring of the turbine blade. The optical fibre comprises at least one Bragg strain sensor 5. One end of the optical fibre 4 is an output point, which is connected to a data processing device 3 configured to process signals from the strain sensor 5. The other end of the optical fibre is an alternative output point, which is also connectable to the data processing device, such that in the event of a breakage in the optical fibre, signals from the strain sensor are available from at least one of the output points. The ends of the fibres may be free, or may be joined inside the blade. A fibre optic coil may be used to ensure that the path lengths to the sensors are different, so that signals traveling in different directions are differentiated.
Patent GB-2427949-A (GB)
Title: Semiconductor device and control method for semiconductor device
Inventor: KIDO KAZUNARI
IPC: G11C16/08
Filed: 2004-05-11
Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first memory cell array that includes memory cells for storing data and that is managed on a sector-by-sector basis; a second memory cell array that includes memory cells for storing the sector protection information on the sector-by-sector basis; and a control circuit for reading the sector protection information from the second memory cell any each time a sector for performing a program or erase operation is selected. This eliminates a need of latching the sector protection information of all the sectors during reading upon power-up. Accordingly, there is no need of having latch circuits for all the sectors, with the result that the number of necessary circuits can be significantly reduced and the chip area can be reduced.
Patent GB-2431243-A (GB)
Title: Dual chamber orifice fitting plate support
Inventor: LOGA THOMAS HENRY
IPC: F15D1/00
Filed: 2005-05-17
Abstract: Methods and apparatus for positioning an orifice plate within a body having a straight flowbore. One embodiment includes a carrier supporting the orifice plate and a drive member operable to engage the carrier and move the carrier along a first axis perpendicular to the flowbore. The drive member is also operable to limit the movement of the carrier along a second axis perpendicular to the flowbore and perpendicular to the first axis. A pin is operable to engage the carrier so as to limit movement along the first axis.
Patent GB-2436637-A (GB)
Title: Overflow chute apparatus for a coin store
Inventor: TAKEUCHI TORU
IPC: G07D9/00
Filed: 2007-03-19
Abstract: A coin storing apparatus (102) with an overflow chute arrangement (104) is supplied with coins from a slot-shaped replenishing port to a coin storing portion (128) and stores the coins in piles in the coin storing portion. The coins overflow via a downward overflow chute (162) having a width equal to or larger than a diameter of a coin, when an amount of the coins in the coin storing portion reaches a predetermined amount. A downward slope (142) wider than the diameter of the coin is disposed below the replenishing port. A guide rail (164) is continuous with the downward slope (142) and has a width narrower than a radius of the coin. The downward overflow chute (162) extends at an angle to the guide rail (164) and has a width equal to or larger than the diameter of the coin and is provided below the guide rail. The guide rail (164) is disposed on the downward slope adjacent to a downstream side of the overflow chute.
Patent GB-2437637-A (GB)
Title: Buoy for use in an offshore fish farm
Inventor: HYDE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A01K61/00
Filed: 2007-04-24
Abstract: A buoy for use at an offshore fish farm comprises mooring means 25 for connection to the sea bed, an umbilical link 26 to a floating barge (16, Figure 2) and a plurality of connections 27 to individual fish cages (10. Figure 1). Services from the barge can be supplied through the umbilical link to the buoy and from the buoy to the individual fish cages through the connections. The connections to the cages may have the capability to provide power to equipment on the cages such as lighting, cameras, seal deterrent systems and data equipment. The buoy may have an outer annular rim to which the umbilical and connectors are connected to downwardly facing wet mate connectors 24. Also disclosed is a fish farm having a floating barge and at least two of the buoys each linked to the barge and a separate plurality of fish cages.
Patent GB-2448730-A (GB)
Title: Fabrication of Planar Electronic Circuit Devices
Inventor: READER ALEC
IPC: H01L27/32
Filed: 2007-04-25
Abstract: A method of fabricating a multilayer planar electronic circuit device on a substrate 11 comprising the steps of: depositing a layer of a first conducting material 12 by spinning, patterning the first conducting material layer by imprinting to form a first conducting structure of the first conducting material, depositing a layer of a first insulating material 13 by spinning, depositing a layer of a semi-conducting material 14 by spinning, depositing a layer of a second conducting material 16 by spinning, and patterning the second conducting material layer by imprinting to form a second conducting structure of the second conducting material. A second layer of insulating material 15 may also be deposited by spinning. The method enables the fabrication of complex electronic circuit devices by depositing core material layers using a spinning technique and forming the required conducting structures using an imprinting technique. High tolerances are possible at fast processing speed, while keeping processing material costs low.
Patent GB-2434503-A (GB)
Title: Inspection system with data acquisition system interconnect protocol
Inventor: PRICE JOHN
IPC: H04J1/16
Filed: 2005-10-20
Abstract: An improved interconnection protocol that is well suited for use in an inspection system or similar modular electronic system. Communication is provided over a network where the electronic modules are nodes, including a root node and multiple remote nodes. The root node and remote nodes are connected through multiple point-to-point synchronous links. The root node and remote nodes are configured to send and receive packets in either a short form or a normal form. Timing between the root node and remote nodes is provided by an external clock distributed by the root node. Each remote node responds to commands with low latency. This protocol allows normal packets to be configured to provide variable payload length, with a maximum payload size that yields a low protocol overhead.
Patent GB-2435190-A (GB)
Title: Gastrin and cholecystokinin receptor ligands
Inventor: MCDONALD IAIN MAIR
IPC: C07D413/12
Filed: 2007-06-15
Abstract: This invention relates to a compound of formula (I) wherein the variables are as defined in the specification. The compound is useful for the treatment of gastrin related disorders.
Patent GB-2454462-A (GB)
Title: Building panel edge connection
Inventor: MARRON MARK PATRICK
IPC: E04B1/38
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: The invention relates to a building structure i.e. a timber framed prefabricated structure utilising panels and the connection between adjacent panels. The structure comprises a first frame edge 2 and 4 and a second frame edge 8, 9 and 12. The first frame edge 2 and 4 comprises a first cross base defined by at least one cross batten 2 with a rail 4 secured along an exterior end. The second frame edge 8, 9 and 12 has a second cross base defined by at least one cross batten 12, at least one cheek batten 8 and a channel spacer 9 associated with the cheek batten 8 to define a channel 7. The rail 4 of the first frame edge 2 and 4 is enterable into the channel 7 of the second frame edge 8, 9 and 12, to align the frames such that a gap 21 is left between the first and second edges. Plates 20 extend across the junction between the first and second frame edges.
Patent GB-2456051-A (GB)
Title: Y-shaped key with multiple functions
Inventor: ZXIVANOVICH SAVA
IPC: G06F3/023
Filed: 2008-01-02
Abstract: A Y-shaped key is used as an input device for electronic devices, such as laptops and hand held devices. There is an active point on the end of each ray of the key and there may be an active point at its centre. The points are activated by pressing them down. The legends on the active points may be able to be changed to indicate a changed function of the active point. The key may be rotated or tilted to provide other functions.
Patent GB-2446048-A (GB)
Title: Transmission having an epicyclic and a Ravigneaux gear unit with four clutches
Inventor: THOMAS STEVEN
IPC: F16H3/66
Filed: 2008-01-18
Abstract: A multiple-speed automatic transmission comprises a first epicyclic gear unit 30, which may be a compound epicyclic, and a second Ravigneaux gear unit 32 having a sun gear 44 that may be connected to an input 28 by a fourth clutch 72. The first gear unit 30 has a sun gear 34 that is fixed to the input 28 and drives ring gear 36, via first and second planet pinion 39, 40, with a gear ratio that is greater than unity. Ring gear 36 may be connected to either sun gear 42 by a first clutch 62 or to sun gear 44 by a second clutch 64 while planet carrier 50 is connect to and disconnected from the input 28 by a third clutch 70. The sun gear 44 is held against rotation, on transmission case 39, by a first brake 66 and the carrier 50 is held against rotation by a second brake 68. By selectively engaging and disengaging the first, second, third and fourth clutches, 62-72 and the first and second brakes 66, 68 a number of gear ratios may be produced.
Patent GB-2448047-A (GB)
Title: Insulated building panel
Inventor: BULLIVANT ROGER ALFRED
IPC: E04C2/06
Filed: 2008-03-20
Abstract: The invention relates to a building panel 10 comprising a layer of bodies 14 embedded within the panel 10. Each body 14 is hollow and defines a cavity 16 within the panel 10. The cavities 16 provide insulation space within the panel 10 thereby improving the thermal and acoustic insulation properties of the panel 10. The panel 10 may be formed by introducing a cementitious material (30 figure 6) into a mould to a depth corresponding with the depth of layer (20a figure 6) which is made from two sheets of polythene and forms the cavities 14. Layer (20a figure 6) is then laid onto the material and further cementitious material is introduced on top of layer (20a figure 6). A mesh reinforcing layer (32 figure 6) may then be introduced before the remainder of the cement (30 figure 6) is introduced to form the panel 10 to the desired thickness. The material is then left to set before the panel 10 is removed from the mould. The panel 10 may also comprise at least one tie member (36 figure 7) which extends through the layers of the panel 10 to tie the layers together. The panel 10 may also comprise at least one layer of polystyrene foam (40 figure 9) as an insulating material.
Patent GB-2460055-A (GB)
Title: Configurable fuse assembly
Inventor: RAJAN PASUPATHI
IPC: H01H85/20
Filed: 2008-05-14
Abstract: A base unit for use in a fuse assembly for operation as a house service cut out has a main body formed of insulative material and comprises at least two main sections - a connector section and a fuse section. The connector section is adapted to receive one or more connector blocks and the fuse section is adapted to receive at least the terminals of a fuse element. One of the main sections has a male connector and the other has a pair of female connectors 46, 47, one on each of two opposing sides, such that the section having a male connector can be joined to the other section (here, the fuse holder base 30) on either side. An H-shaped adapter (80, Fig 8) allows several fuse sections to be joined together (see Fig 9). A shroud (38, Fig 2b) may cover the incoming cables.
Patent GB-2460681-A (GB)
Title: Link actuator having a motor that causes gearing to execute one revolution
Inventor: ISHII YOSHINORI
IPC: F16H19/02
Filed: 2008-06-05
Abstract: An actuator for pulling a cable 1 that includes a housing 12, a worm 8, a motor 10 drivingly coupled to the worm 8, gearing 6 meshing with the worm 8, a pivot link 4 mounted in the housing 12, a cable pulley 2 pivotally mounted in the housing 12, a drive link 5 coupling the gearing 6 and pivot link 4 so that the pivot link 4 reciprocates for one revolution of the gearing 6. A cable 1 to be pulled has one end fixed to the cable pulley 2. A starting position is established for the cable pulley 2. An electric circuit 11 supplies power to the motor 10 to cause the gearing 6 to execute one revolution. The actuator may also have anti-stalling means such as damper spring 3 fixed between the cable pulley 2 and the pivot link 4. The starting position of the cable pulley 2 may be determined by a conductive element mounted on the gearing 6 or a device for counting pulses relative to rotation of either the gearing 6 or the motor 10.
Patent GB-2460878-A (GB)
Title: Thermostatic mixing valve
Inventor: LI KEPING
IPC: F16K11/078
Filed: 2008-06-13
Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve (20) provided for use within a water discharge fixture. The mixing valve comprises a cover (1) defining an interior region wherein, a stationary lower disk (5) and a moveable upper disk (4) resides. The lower and upper disks each have a central opening (53, 43) and at least one peripheral groove (A51, A41), wherein the grooves form a peripheral water outlet in open position. The mixing valve includes a spindle assembly (3, 7, 8) extending through the cover region and operable connected to the upper disk to enable alignment of the grooves and formation of the water outlet (K15, K16). A pressure relief cavity (Q6) is formed between the spindle assembly and the cover, and wherein water flows through an opening (32) in the spindle assembly and into the relief cavity. In order to reduce friction during operation of the valve, the water in the pressure relief cavity applies downward pressure to the spindle assembly which counter-balances upward pressure applied to the spindle assembly by water flowing through the lower and upper disks. The mixing valve includes a slide bolt (16) and a mixer (15), wherein depending upon the selected discharge water temperature, water from the cold and hot water cavities (Q2, Q1) flows through the slide bolt into the mixer for subsequent discharge through the fixture.
Patent GB-2461308-A (GB)
Title: Global warming monitor displaying current and average temperatures for location
Inventor: MCEWAN KELSALL THOMAS
IPC: G01K3/00
Filed: 2008-06-27
Abstract: A digital thermometer displays the live air temperature, 1, next to a local average temperature, 2. The unit has three settable parameters, time 3, date 4, and location 5 all set by means of a mode and scrolling up and down buttons. These parameters are used to reference a database of average temperatures for a region by date and time. The difference between current and historic temperature is displayed in blue for lower than average and red for above average temperature 7.
Patent GB-2462263-A (GB)
Title: Sign with high spatial frequency image.
Inventor: GREENSHIELDS STUART
IPC: E01F9/011
Filed: 2008-07-29
Abstract: A first portion 110 of sign 100 is provided with a high spatial frequency image 120. The first portion is formed, e.g. of a semi-transparent diffusing screen, so that it transmits light from a background scene, to form a low spatial frequency image. A second portion 130 which is transparent may be provided extending beyond the first portion. The first portion may be retroreflective. When viewed from beyond a threshold distance (D), only the low spatial frequency image of the background is visible. When viewed from less than the threshold distance (D), the high spatial frequency image 120 is visible, contrasted against the low spatial frequency image. The sign may reduce visual intrusion. The invention also comprises a traffic control system or an information system for pedestrians or people in a building, and a method of manufacturing a sign.
Patent GB-2456662-A (GB)
Title: Coating film transfer tool with device for adjusting load on supply bobbin
Inventor: USHIJIMA JUN
IPC: B65H37/00
Filed: 2009-01-14
Abstract: A coating film transfer tool (1, Fig 1) comprises supply bobbin 21, transfer head 24, take-up bobbin 22 with side gear (35, Fig 3) device for transmitting rotation from bobbin 21 to bobbin 22, a load adjusting device for controlling rotation of bobbin 21 and two case parts 26, 27. Transfer tape (20, Fig 1) is extended around head 24 for pressure-sensitive transfer of coating film to a surface. Load adjusting device may comprise elastic arms 21a, a loosely fastening edge (21d, Fig 10), or elastic arms (38a, Fig 12) of a limiter member (38, Fig 12), which apply load by virtue of slip torque to wall 27a (27t, Fig 10 or 27j, Fig 12) in case 27. The rotation transmitting device may comprise a cylindrical clutch (31, Fig 11) linked with bobbin 21, in which case the load adjusting device may comprise an inwardly projecting portion (31d, Fig 11) on the inside of the clutch (31, Fig 11) which is brought into press contact with loosely fastening groove (26k, Fig 11) on holding shaft (26a, Fig 11) of cover part 26, in order to exert a load on the rotation of supply bobbin 21.
Patent GB-2456631-A (GB)
Title: Child vehicle seat with abutting member
Inventor: CHEN SHUN-MIN
IPC: B60N2/75
Filed: 2009-01-16
Abstract: A child car seat comprises base 3, backrest 2 and abutting member 5. Second end 52 of abutting member 5 is pivotably mounted to base 3, and member 5 rotates about a horizontal axis between a first position in which first end 51 is in front of backrest 2, to a second position in which end 51 is behind backrest 2. Member 5 may be U-shaped with two parallel arm portions (53, Fig 3), and a shoulder portion (54), which corresponds to end 51. Bottom surface 36 or base 3 may have U-shaped retaining groove 361 for receiving member 5 when in the first position. Groove 361 may be defined by a surface formed with a pair of retaining protrusions for clamping U-shaped member 5. Arm portions 53 may comprise connecting end segments (532) and straight end segments (533), which extend from second end 52 to connecting segment (532), which is bent from straight segment (533). Member 5 may be pulled out of groove 361 and moved into the second position to press against backrest 62 of vehicle seat 6 to prevent unwanted movement of the child seat relative to backrest 62.
Patent GB-2461608-A (GB)
Title: Method and system to facilitate over-speed protection
Inventor: VACTOR DAVID R VAN
IPC: F01D21/02
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: An over-speed protection system 40 for use with a gas turbine engine 10 includes a first fuel system interface 56, a second fuel system interface 58, a first driver control system 102 coupled in communication to the first fuel system interface and the second fuel system interface, the first driver control system including a first driver 106 and a second driver 108 that is different than the first driver, and a second driver control system 104 coupled in communication to the first fuel system interface and the second fuel system interface, the second driver control system including the first driver 110 and the second driver 112. The drivers may comprise solenoid current drivers or torque motor current drivers. The driver control systems may receive a speed signal from a speed sensor configured to sense the rotational speed of the rotor of the gas turbine engine.
Patent GB-2460947-A (GB)
Title: Dynamic variable shape optical element assembly and focus correction method
Inventor: GRIFFIN STEVEN F
IPC: G02B7/00
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: A dynamic variable shape optical element assembly 101 e.g. a mirror is used for wavefront correction. The variable shape optical element assembly includes an optical element 206, having a front surface 210 and a back surface 208, with specified curvature characteristics. The variable shape optical element assembly also includes back knife edges 202 having a designated shape disposed on the back surface of the optical element and front knife edges 204 having a designated shape disposed on the front surface of the optical element. The variable shape optical element assembly further includes a mechanical arrangement (308, 310, 314 in figure 3) adapted to apply a dynamic mechanical force to create the specified curvature characteristics. Also claimed is a focus correction method.
Patent GB-2472813-A (GB)
Title: Glow plug power supply control method
Inventor: FINK TIMO
IPC: F02P19/02
Filed: 2009-08-19
Abstract: The power supply to a glowplug of a compression-ignition engine is controlled such that the glowplug is activated if a set of at least two input values remains in a first characteristic region of an input parameter space for at least a predetermined activation time. The first characteristic region consists of one or more contiguous regions of the input parameter space (eg fig.9). The input parameters may be crankshaft revolution speed and combustion intake, eg intake of fuel, air or fuel-air mixture. Further input values eg intake air, intake air-fuel mixture, motor torque, vehicle speed, coolant temperature, ambient air temperature, engine intake air temperature and exhaust gas temperature may be used to define a characteristic region in the input parameter space. The control method supports combustion during an engine acceleration phase to improve combustion efficiency and to reduce emissions, especially behind a catalytic converter in an exhaust gas stream.
Patent GB-2473271-A (GB)
Title: Disinfectant light
Inventor: SCOTT MICHAEL JOHN
IPC: A61L9/20
Filed: 2009-09-08
Abstract: A disinfectant light 1 for portable electronic devices, such as mobile phones or computer laptops, comprises a channel defining an air flow (5 figure 2) at least one germicidal LED 3 and a fan 2. The light emitting diodes may provide ultra violet radiation with a wavelength of 254 nm and may be powered by the device to which it is attached. The channel may include a filter (8 figure 4).